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Open Arms Sets Sail for Gaza Carrying 200 Tons of Humanitarian Aid


The Open Arms, a ship operated by the Spanish humanitarian organization Open Arms, set sail from the port of Larnaca, Cyprus on March 12, 2024, carrying 200 tons of humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip.

The aid, which includes rice, flour, canned goods, and other food items, will be distributed to the population of Gaza by World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés.

The Open Arms is the first humanitarian ship to be authorized to dock in Gaza in nearly a decade. Israel has maintained a blockade on the Gaza Strip since 2007, which has severely restricted the movement of people and goods into and out of the territory.

The opening of a humanitarian corridor to Gaza is a significant step forward, and it is hoped that it will help to alleviate the suffering of the Gazan population.

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